Mr. Ford's Class

Mr. Ford's Class Welcome to Mr. Ford’s Class, your hub for mastering IT, cybersecurity, and networking. I’m Scott Ford, M.Ed., author of Mr. Ford’s Guide to Tech+ and Mr.

Ford’s Guide to the Absolute Basics of Cybersecurity. I make complex tech simple, practical, and fun. Scott Ford, M.Ed., is an accomplished educator, author, and IT consultant with over 25 years of experience in teaching, training, and curriculum development. As the founder and CEO of Scott Ford Consulting, LLC, he has dedicated his career to demystifying technology and helping learners of all age

s enter and succeed in the world of information technology. Scott holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Texas A&M University and possesses an impressive array of professional certifications, including CompTIA ITF+, Tech+, A+, Network+, and Security+, as well as Microsoft, Adobe, and other vendor-specific credentials. His teaching philosophy blends academic rigor with real-world application, aiming to make technical concepts accessible, engaging, and even fun. Throughout his career, Scott has developed and delivered IT training for a wide range of audiences-from high school students to federal agencies like the FBI, CIA, and DEA. His training programs have been used by K-12 schools, colleges, global corporations like Chevron®, and government institutions at every level. As a classroom teacher in Texas high schools, he built award-winning IT certification programs and inspired many students to pursue careers in technology.

My goal is practical, no hype, hands-on help with AI tools.
06/05/2026

My goal is practical, no hype, hands-on help with AI tools.

The AI Teacher Lounge is a practical AI podcast for educators who want to understand how artificial intelligence can actually help in real teaching, training...

Issue 1 of The AI Teacher Lounge Newsletter is live.There are a lot of AI newsletters out there. Most are built for tech...
06/03/2026

Issue 1 of The AI Teacher Lounge Newsletter is live.

There are a lot of AI newsletters out there. Most are built for tech people, tool chasers, or folks trying to sell you the next “this changes everything” moment.

This one is built specifically for educators, by an educator.

No hype. No panic. No random tool lists. No “make thousands of dollars a week with AI” nonsense.

Just a weekly newsletter with practical AI news and ideas that teachers, trainers, instructional designers, and school leaders can actually use professionally, personally, and in the classroom.

There is a lot of noise around AI right now. The goal of The AI Teacher Lounge is to help educators sort through it without needing a second cup of coffee and a decoder ring.

Grab your coffee. Issue 1 is here: https://app.smore.com/n/a6j37

Tonight we’re going live for Unit 07: Networking Fundamentals!We’ll review the basics of computer networking for CompTIA...
06/02/2026

Tonight we’re going live for Unit 07: Networking Fundamentals!

We’ll review the basics of computer networking for CompTIA Tech+, including network devices, LANs and WANs, topologies, cabling, Ethernet, client/server vs. peer-to-peer, and the OSI model.

Come hang out, review with us, and stick around for the Kahoot at the end.

6:00 PM Central
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FromClassroomToCertification

I’ll be speaking every 30 minutes about how students can break into the IT field, why certifications matter, and how tho...
06/01/2026

I’ll be speaking every 30 minutes about how students can break into the IT field, why certifications matter, and how those first steps can turn into real career opportunities. If you or your child is interested in a career in IT, put this on your calendar. This is going to be huge.

Big news! StackFord is excited to partner with Tech Fest Live in-person Experience for STEM Go Pro Day on July 30, 2026, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.

This event is expected to bring together 500+ middle and high school students from across the Greater Houston area for hands-on STEM activities, workshops, career panels, and real-world exposure to pathways in technology, sports, and innovation.

This is exactly the kind of work that is my calling in life. Students need chances to see what is possible, meet people doing the work, ask questions, and connect what they are learning in school to real careers.

I’m looking forward to talking with students about technology, certifications, and how those first steps can turn into real opportunities.

Learn more here: https://techfestlive.com/2026-stem-go-pro-day/

05/30/2026
I was honored to help with mock job interviews for middle school students today at Atascocita Middle School.I enjoyed pa...
05/29/2026

I was honored to help with mock job interviews for middle school students today at Atascocita Middle School.

I enjoyed participating and sharing my experiences both as someone who has been through plenty of job interviews and as someone who has conducted them.

Have a wonderful summer vacation!

We are live for a CompTIA Tech+ review session focused on Operating Systems.In this session, we are reviewing key operat...
05/19/2026

We are live for a CompTIA Tech+ review session focused on Operating Systems.

In this session, we are reviewing key operating system concepts, comparing common operating systems, looking at file management and command-line basics, discussing software compatibility, and connecting these topics back to the CompTIA Tech+ exam objectives.

This livestream is especially for my Latinas in Tech Houston CompTIA Tech+ students and my WeTeach_CS Technology Applications certification students, but anyone who wants to build a stronger foundation in technology is welcome to join in.

During the stream, we will also use Kahoot review games to make the session more interactive.

Topics include:
Operating system basics
Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS
32-bit vs. 64-bit systems
File systems and file management
Command-line basics
Software installation and compatibility
Troubleshooting and support concepts



We are live for a CompTIA Tech+ review session focused on Operating...

I got to try out the Meta Ray-Ban Displays. They are so dang cool. They have a heads-up display, and you can control the...
05/17/2026

I got to try out the Meta Ray-Ban Displays.

They are so dang cool. They have a heads-up display, and you can control them with a wristband and hand gestures.

The future is getting weird, and the geek in me is loving it.

Career Day at Atascocita Middle School today.Always a good day when I get to talk with students about careers, technolog...
05/08/2026

Career Day at Atascocita Middle School today.

Always a good day when I get to talk with students about careers, technology, certifications, and all the different paths available to them.

We also talked about AI and why it matters. Not as a shortcut or replacement for learning. But as a tool that can help you do more with the skills you are already building.

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